Are you a “sugar mama”? Do you get a sugar “high” from your food and drink? Is it difficult for you to go without some form of sugar for even a day? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you may need to drastically curb your sugar consumption to escape the “sugar blues” […]

What constipation symptoms are you experiencing? If your time on the porcelain throne is less than pleasant due to constipation, chances are you’re dealing with digestive upset that shows up as: Infrequent bowel movements; Bloating; Rabbit pellet-type stool; Straining to pass stool; Flatulence; Stomach pain; and Incomplete evacuation. Think about it: you eat daily, so […]

So, 2017 was to be your year to make changes to your health. How are those big health wins going so far? Guess what? We’re already in April! What wellness goals do you really want to achieve, and how are you going to achieve them? My tagline for Healthy Woman, Happy Woman is “Small Lifestyle […]

More than any other season, spring energizes me to make a fresh start. Where better to begin than with a spring kitchen cleanup! I’m going to wear two hats today: health coach and professional organizer. Clutter can keep us from living our healthiest, happiest lives, so the first step in this spring kitchen cleanup is decluttering. In nutrition […]

Few experiences are more painful than toothaches and mouth-related problems, so a healthy, happy mouth is probably high on everyone’s list of best hygiene goals. And why not? Think about it: digestion begins in the mouth, so what better area to focus on to keep illness at bay! According to the World Health Organization, “60–90% of school […]

In the last blog post, we looked at six morning practices that can lead to a healthier, happier life. So… I presume you’re still awake; what’s next? Here are the other six of my Delightful Dozen morning practices that I promised to share. Weigh in I’d love for everyone to weigh daily, but most people […]

Okay… so you’re awake at the crack of dawn and have a demanding day ahead of you. What do you do next? Dash into the shower, pull on the cleanest outfit within reach, grab some coffee, and rush, half-awake, to work? Attend to the details of getting the kids ready so that you all can get out of […]

I’ve been thinking about what it takes to be a Healthy Woman, Happy Woman (HWHW). Well, I SHOULD be thinking about it, given that that’s the name I’ve given to my brand. 😉 We women have so many demands placed on us that we sometimes lose sight of ourselves and our most intrinsic needs. I […]

I’m in January mode: a bit mellow after the holidays but abuzz with dreams and hopes that I’m eager to see realized. With those dreams and hopes comes a putting on of the “big girl pants”: paying attention to and acting decisively on matters about which I’ve been lax or disinterested. Like creating a will […]

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Hi, I’m Alison, a certified health coach. Let's journey together in search of a healthier, happier you! Along the way, we'll find simple ways to serve up meals that are best for you, bring about positive career change, build lasting and meaningful relationships, deepen our spiritual practices, and find creative ways to incorporate physical activity.

It happens to us all: you’ve been staying on top of your health goals, your diet is on point, you’re exercising regularly, and you’re incorporating self-care in your wellness routine. Then girls’ night out rolls around and you give in to the sweet seduction of the restaurant’s most decadent menu items. Or, vacation rolls around […]